In 1911, Hiram Bingham claimed Machu Picchu was the lost Inca city of Vilcabamba, but in 1964 Gene Savoy proved it was actually at Espíritu Pampa, 60km away. A BBC crew followed Savoy's trail weeks later, confirming the true location of the last Inca stronghold.
Explorer who found lost Inca city of Vilcabamba
Source: BBC